MSU Extension Agriculture

Delayed Planting and Harvest Decision Articles

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  Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems.

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  Soybean aphids: Do I have to throw insecticides in the tank?

  Published on July 11, 2019
  The current recommended economic threshold is 250 aphids per plant with 80% of the plants infested.

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  Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature

  Published on July 3, 2019
  The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage.

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  Wet year irrigation decisions

  Published on July 2, 2019
  At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.

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  Irrigation provides option for nitrogen application following late wet spring

  Published on July 2, 2019
  Irrigators have options for managing nitrogen application in wet conditions and late-planted crops.

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  A better way to store silage

  Published on July 2, 2019
  Protect feed quality and reduce environmental risk.

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  Agronomic guidelines for late planted silage corn

  Published on June 28, 2019
  Management adjustments are needed when planting silage corn late in the growing season.

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  Update on corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting

  Published on June 28, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension updates recommendations on using corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting.

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  Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice.

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  Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now!